Empty Nest, Empty Marriage
As an individual whose next ‘big birthday’ is 60, I have become more aware of how ordinary life events can suddenly feel extra-ordinarily scary and...
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The elderly facing hidden fees on retirement properties
As the age demographic of our society has changed over the last 2 or 3 decades there has been a similar change in approach to...
David Knapp
Partner, Head of Residential PropertyBrexit: maddening but not frustrating when it comes to contracts
Brexit may be maddening for business, communities and even the politicians in the thick of it, but in all the uncertainty, one thing seems certain,...
Roderick Campbell
Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyApril ushers in more than seasonal rains for employers, with...
Gender pay gaps, itemised payslips and what to do about working rights for EU citizens – these are some of the issues looming large for...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Dispute ResolutionIs hugging now completely off-limits at work?
Given the recent headlines about Phillip Green and the alleged victims of sexual harassment, physical contact in the workplace is a very high-profile topic among...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Dispute ResolutionThe High Street … analysing an uncertain future
Since the turn of the century, people’s shopping habits have changed dramatically and high street shops have struggled to change with them. We now live...
Matthew Winterbottom
Trainee SolicitorDon’t clinical negligence claimants take forever to get damages?!
According to the High Court “No not always” is the answer to this question! The High Court in LP (by her litigation friend) v Wye...
Mark Wisby
Associate, Clinical NegligenceThe ongoing “referral fee” debate
David Knapp, Partner and head of residential property at law firm Hart Brown, comments on the ongoing “referral fee” debate. The subject of referral fees...
David Knapp
Partner, Head of Residential PropertyResidential properties owned by companies – ATED – Annual Tax...
ATED is an annual tax payable mainly by companies that own UK residential property. Until 1 April 2016, ATED was only applicable to residential properties...
Roderick Campbell
Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyWhen is a door not a door? – When it’s...
When is an accessway not an accessway? When it looks like an access but you have no rights to actually use it. It is not...